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    Expressing 'tea ceremony' with 茶道 (chádào)

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    茶道 (chádào) means 'tea ceremony' or 'the way of tea' and refers to the ritualized practice of preparing and drinking tea. It is used to describe both Chinese and Japanese tea ceremony traditions. The word combines 茶 (tea) with 道 (way/path), reflecting the philosophical depth of the practice.

    Examples

    • 日本的茶道讲究安静和仪式感。

      rìběn de chádào jiǎngjiù ānjìng hé yíshìgǎn.

      Japanese tea ceremony emphasizes tranquility and a sense of ritual.

    • 学习茶道不仅是泡茶，更是一种修行。

      xuéxí chádào bùjǐn shì pào chá, gèng shì yì zhǒng xiūxíng.

      Learning the tea ceremony is not just about brewing tea, but also a form of spiritual practice.

    • 她在大学选修了一门中国茶道课程。

      tā zài dàxué xuǎnxiū le yì mén zhōngguó chádào kèchéng.

      She took an elective course on Chinese tea ceremony at university.

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